Royal Navy: Officer serving on board HMS Albion relieved duty after accusation of sexual assault by female sailor
and live on Freeview channel 276
The alleged incident took place in Amsterdam on Saturday night.
It is claimed that following a night out, the officer on board HMS Albion molested the sailor.
He was ushered by navy police back to the UK on Sunday.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdConsequentially, the officer could lose his 25-year career and may face criminal charges.
He has currently not been charged by police or named.
Speaking to The Sun, a Royal Navy source said they have a zero tolerance regarding sexual assault.
They said: ‘This is a serious allegation which brings the service into disrepute.
‘There is an attitude among seamen that “boys will be boys” but this kind of behaviour is unacceptable in every walk of life.
‘If the allegations are proven it’s not just a gross breach of his authority but a criminal offence, plain and simple.’